Raghunathpur village, Kasmar block | Pincode 827302

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

GEETA DEVI

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LGD code: 362512
Pincode: 827302
Post office: Kasmar
Population: 719
Households: 155
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 388
Distance to district centre: 94 km
Distance to mandal centre: 110 km
Distance to Ranchi: 93 km
Distance to Kolkata: 233 km
Nearest railway station: Nimdih · 1 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: CHC, Nimdih · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Raghunathpur compares

By population, Raghunathpur ranks #49 of 68 villages in Kasmar mandal.

Literacy rate

59.1%

+3.1% vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 59.1%
Kasmar mandal: 56.0%
Bokaro district: 61.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

943

−15 vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 943
Kasmar mandal: 958

Household size

people per home

4.6

−0.3 vs mandal average

Raghunathpur: 4.6
Kasmar mandal: 4.9

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Raghunathpur at a glance

Raghunathpur is a village of 719 people in 155 households (Census 2011) in Kasmar block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand, the 49th-largest of 68 villages in Kasmar block. Literacy is 59%, 3 points above the block average of 56% and the sex ratio is 943 women per 1,000 men. It lies 94 km from the Bokaro district centre, 31 km from Ghatiali, the nearest town, 1 km from Nimdih railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 827302, served by Kasmar post office; the LGD village code is 362512. The nearest hospital or health centre is CHC, Nimdih, <1 km away. The sarpanch is GEETA DEVI. The population is estimated at 848 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Raghunathpur · this village	719	59%	—
Raghunathpur · Purbi Tundi*	1,339	38%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Goilkera	975	44%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Baghmara-Cum-Katras	4,110	57%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Fatehpur	268	78%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Ranishwar	716	62%	0 km N
Raghunathpur · Raidih	624	74%	0 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Raghunathpur

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: CHAS
Distance to nearest town (km): 50
Distance to district HQ (km): 50
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 15
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): BARDA
Total area (ha): 165
Irrigated area (ha): 1.37
Forest area (ha): 22.4

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Raghunathpur

LGD code: 362512
Pincode: 827302
Post office: Kasmar
Population (Census 2011): 719
Population (projected 2026): 848
Households: 155
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 943
Literacy rate: 59.1%
Coordinates: 23.00399°N, 86.13775°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Giridih
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Giridih
Member of Parliament: Chandra Prakash Choudhary
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: GEETA DEVI
Block / Mandal: Kasmar

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Bokaro district level

Then & Now

Raghunathpur — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

719

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

848

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

155

Census 2011 baseline

+18.1%

Households · 2026

183

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 719Census 2011
Households: 155Census 2011
Literacy rate: 59.1%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 943 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8482026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1832026 projection
Active job cards: 1,45,070MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 64,118MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 899NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 72.6%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 97.3%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 64.4%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 72.9%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 68.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Bokaro district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Bokaro district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Bokaro district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Raghunathpur

Mandal centre

Kasmar · ≈ 110 km

≈ 3 h 45 min by car · 4 h 28 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Bokaro · ≈ 94 km

≈ 3 h 13 min by car · 3 h 49 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,362 people

Ghatiali · ≈ 31 km

≈ 1 h 3 min by car · 1 h 15 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi93 kmcapital
Kolkata233 km
Hyderabad1013 km
Delhi1089 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationNimdih1 km
Bus stopMango Bus Stand22 km
Hospital / PHCCHC, Nimdih<1 km
ATM / bankBandhan Bank9 km
Petrol pumpIndian Oil21 km
CollegeSardar Patel College of Pharmacy22 km
Police stationTraffic Police Chowki22 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Raghunathpur

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🛕Gunda Shiv MandirTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Kaal Bhairav Thakur ThanTemple4.8 km ↗

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News5 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review5 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
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Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India6 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
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Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
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Quick answers

People often ask about Raghunathpur

What is the pincode of Raghunathpur?

The pincode of Raghunathpur, Kasmar block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand is 827302. The post office is Kasmar.

Which post office delivers to Raghunathpur?

Mail for Raghunathpur is delivered through Kasmar post office, pincode 827302, in Kasmar block, Bokaro district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Raghunathpur located?

Raghunathpur is a village in Kasmar block of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Raghunathpur as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Raghunathpur village has a population of 719 across 155 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur?

The current sarpanch of Raghunathpur gram panchayat is GEETA DEVI.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Raghunathpur in?

Raghunathpur falls under the Giridih Lok Sabha constituency (PC #6) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Raghunathpur in?

Raghunathpur falls under the Giridih assembly constituency (AC #32) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Raghunathpur?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Raghunathpur village is 59.1%.

What is the sex ratio in Raghunathpur?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Raghunathpur village is 943 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Raghunathpur?

12 schemes currently match residents of Raghunathpur, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Raghunathpur from Bokaro district centre?

Raghunathpur is approximately 94 km (straight-line) from the centre of Bokaro district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Raghunathpur?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Raghunathpur village is 362512.

Which is the nearest town to Raghunathpur?

Ghatiali (population 10,362, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 31 km from Raghunathpur in a straight line.

How big is Raghunathpur compared to other villages in Kasmar block?

Raghunathpur ranks 49 of 68 villages in Kasmar block by Census 2011 population (719 residents).

How far is Raghunathpur from Ranchi?

Raghunathpur is about 93 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 121 km.

How far is Raghunathpur from Kolkata?

Raghunathpur is about 233 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 303 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Raghunathpur?

Nimdih is the nearest railway station to Raghunathpur, about 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 2 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Raghunathpur?

Mango Bus Stand is the nearest bus stop to Raghunathpur, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 29 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raghunathpur?

CHC, Nimdih is the nearest hospital or health centre to Raghunathpur, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Raghunathpur?

Bandhan Bank is the nearest ATM or bank to Raghunathpur, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Raghunathpur?

Indian Oil is the nearest petrol pump to Raghunathpur, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Who is the MP for Raghunathpur?

Raghunathpur is in Giridih Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Chandra Prakash Choudhary (All Jharkhand Students Union).

What is the population of Raghunathpur in 2026?

Raghunathpur is estimated at 848 people in 2026, up about 18% from 719 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Raghunathpur in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Raghunathpur in Bokaro district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur?

GEETA DEVI is the sarpanch of Raghunathpur gram panchayat, Kasmar block. See the sarpanch list of Kasmar block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)